Official Recognition of ICI Coaching and NLP in Iran

Official Recognition of ICI Coaching and NLP in Iran – A Milestone for International Standards

We are pleased to announce a significant development for the coaching profession in Iran: Training programs based on the standards of the International Association of Coaching Institutes (ICI) and the International Association of NLP Institutes (IN) have been officially recognized by the Iranian Ministry of Labour and the Technical and Vocational Training Organization (TVTO).

This recognition marks a major step toward the institutionalization of coaching and NLP as a professional field. From now on, graduates of ICI and IN NLP programs are eligible to:

✅ Participate in official state examinations
✅ Receive legally recognized coaching certificates
✅ Open officially licensed coaching offices

This means that coaching and NLP have moved beyond the realm of personal development and are now acknowledged as professional careers by the Iranian state.

Laying the Groundwork for Global Recognition

The inclusion of coaching and NLP in national vocational standards also opens the door to future international recognition. At the upcoming World Congress of Labour Ministers, new professional fields will be presented and considered for global acceptance. If multiple countries support the integration of coaching and NLP into their systems, there is a realistic chance that these fields may soon be recognized as official professions worldwide.

This development is a strong signal that coaching is gaining relevance globally – and it underscores the importance of shared standards and international cooperation in shaping the future of personal and professional development.

We look forward to the continued growth and recognition of coaching and NLP, both in Iran and around the world.

Recognition Beyond Borders

The official recognition of ICI and IN NLP training in Iran follows similar developments in other countries. For example, in Serbia, NLP training programs have already been recognized at the state level – another important indicator of how coaching and NLP are becoming increasingly institutionalized worldwide.

👉 Read more about the recognition of NLP training in Serbia